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  • Conceptualised by FCB Ulka, the campaign talks of flavours and infusion with RoohAfza

    RoohAfza Fusion & Milkshake release new campaign

    By A Correspondent

     

    Hamdard Laboratories, which forayed in the Ready-to-Drink segment with RoohAfza Fusion and RoohAfza Milk Shake products, has released digital campaigns celebrating the ‘Double Dose’ of these flavour combinations. The campaigns crafted and conceptualised by FCB Ulka will be launched on digital media with the messaging – Freshness and Taste Ka Double Dose.

     

    Said Mansoor Ali, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Hamdard Laboratories India: “We’ve always wanted to build bridges with the younger generation and offer them with products that would refresh their taste buds with a hint of nostalgia. The double dose signifies the unique punch of fruits with Roohafza in Roohafza Fusion, and milk with Roohafza in the Milkshake. Our aim has always been to innovate and treat our discerning consumers with our exciting, unique flavours. The launches and campaigns symbolise the entire family of RoohAfza as the ‘refreshingly local’ Indian brand that everyone relishes. ”

     

    Added Surjo Dutt, National Creative Director of FCB Ulka: “Young people are irrepressible. They are endearing in their ability to break decorum and get away with it in broad daylight. And that’s what makes them so refreshing! We wanted to transplant the same refreshing and irrepressible quality to RoohAfza Fusion.”

     

     

  • Conceptualized by Rediffusion Y&R, the campaign reflects on the premise that physical beauty is only skin deep, and real beauty comes from within

    Safi unveils new TVC highlighting core brand offering

    By A Correspondent

     

    Hamdard has unveiled its latest campaign for Safi that urges Indian youth to follow their dreams and create a level of self assurance that beauty lies within. The innovative campaign developed by Rediffusion Y&R and shot by Jigsaw Pictures, will be launched in the form of a TVC and on digital media with a message of #IhateumomReturns and #IHateBadSkin.

     

    The new campaign for Safi is based on a larger premise which was the cornerstone for the campaign last year. The campaign shows the larger thought that beauty flows in our blood and Safi is that exceptional product that cleanses our system from within, giving us “Ragon Mein Khoobsurati”.

     

    The campaign depicts and is voiced by a montage of girls declaring to the camera ‘IHateUMom’. It is a known fact that all girls in the growing years of their life have hated their mothers for possessing great skin and have secretly desired for their mothers great looks. But, with the onset of puberty comes unbalanced hormonal side effect such as rashes, acne, blemishes, and patchy skin. All this gives any teenager a nightmare. The horror of discovering bad skin and lack of skin confidence is enough to create a nightmare in her life. Unknowingly, they blame the mother for not bestowing them with her skin. The TVC, is an acknowledgment of gratitude to the mothers for introducing Safi to their daughters and helping them take the brand in their fold and for making it a part of their lives and making them understand that one can only be beautiful from the outside when one is beautiful within. Safi understands that with the change in time, the younger generation wants to break the old stereotypes about mere outer physical beauty, and become beautiful and confident from within.

     

    Commenting on this, Mansoor Ali, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer said, “It has been a constant endeavor to get into the ‘skin’ of the younger generation, understand their attitudes, driver and sensitivities, and reach out to them basis these insights. The “I Hate You Mom” campaign last year was a bold approach for Safi, and we saw tremendous affinity developing in the younger TG. This time around, we continue on the same basic insight, but now extend the thought to a more universal philosophy of “inner beauty”, symbolized by “Ragon Mein Khoobsurati.”

     

    Nilotpal Singh, Sr. Brand Manager, Hamdard Laboratories said, “New SAFI campaign tries to complete the story which was started last year with #IHATEUMOM campaign. Creative this time is about self-realization that “real beauty lies within which leads to the beautiful skin outside”. Going further brand will own a larger plot on larger philosophy of “Ragon mein khoobsurati”. We are also trying to uplift the brand imagery and I feel that our creative agency and production house has done remarkable work in this direction.”

     

  • L&K Saatchi & Saatchi won the account in a multi-agency pitch on the strength of its strategic and creative approach

    Hamdard assigns creative duties to L&K Saatchi & Saatchi

    By A Correspondent

     

    Keeping pace with the changing times and market needs, Hamdard Laboratories Company invited various agencies for a pitch and were reviewed on the relevant work credentials, understanding the brief and task in hand, strategic approach and creative route presented.

     

    L&K Saatchi & Saatchi won the account in a multi-agency pitch on the strength of its strategic and creative approach and was awarded the creative duties for brands like Roghan Badam Shirin (almond oil), Traditional medicines, Cinkara, Naunehal Gripe Syrup and Corporate Communication duties.

     

    Speaking on the development, Mansoor Ali, Chief Marketing Officer, Hamdard Laboratories said, “Hamdard is a iconic brand which has a rich legacy of over 100 years enjoying a huge consumer base in India and abroad. Leveraging its heritage and catering to modern day consumers, Hamdard is now geared to expand and innovate keeping wide product offerings and modern day consumers in mind. Hence a fresh approach and a strategic direction from our creative partner was critical for our brands. After a detailed evaluation, we finalised L&K Saatchi & Saatchi as our creative partner who we felt understands and shares the same passion with us.”

     

    Anil Nair- CEO and Managing Partner, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi said, “We see immense opportunities in working on these categories. Hamdard’s exciting product mix is indeed a challenge and delight to work on. Keeping a fine blend of traditional with modernity, old with new, young with old, Hamdard as a brand gives our creative thoughts a new dimension that is very satisfying.  And hence our creative strategy is completely in sync with Hamdard reoriented marketing strategy which we hope should culminate into great results in the market.”

     

    Sanjeev Gauba – Sr. VP and Branch Head L&K Saatchi & Saatchi Delhi said, “Today’s markets needs very precise solutions, across mediums, to engage well with the consumer. Our passion was visible in our strategic and creative work. We are thrilled and honoured to be associated with these iconic brands and see a great long term partnership emerging with Hamdard.”

     

  • The account was won by Rediffusion Y&R following a multi agency pitch

    Rediff bags creative duties of Hamdard

    By A Correspondent

     

    Rediffusion Y&R will be the new creative agency of Hamdard Laboratories, a Unani and Ayurvedic pharmaceutical company which had put its flagship brand Safi and traditional medicine on pitch recently . The flagship brands like Safi, Roohafza, Sualin, Joshina will be handled out of the Rediffusion Y&R’s Delhi office. The account was won after a multi-agency pitch.

     

    Hamdard Laboratories operates in the category of health and wellness, and was set up in 1906 in Delhi. It is one of the major players in the OTC healthcare sector with more than 600 OTC and ethical products, including popular household brands like Safi, Roohafza , Joshina, Sualin – these brands have a role to play in our lives .They have dominated the shelves in our homes forever and in many cases , been a part of growing up years.

     

    Mansoor Ali

    Mansoor Ali, Chief Marketing Officer , Hamdard said this about the pitch:

    “ We’ve been through an intense evaluation process and have decided to award a significant part of the business to Rediffusion Y&R, on the strength of understanding our business, and having the right direction on concepts and strategy. We have decided to partner with Rediffusion Y&R on Rooh Afza and its extensions (being the big one),Safi, Sualin and Joshina.”

     

    Dhunji Wadia

    On winning the account, Group President Rediffusion Y&R, Dhunji Wadia, says, “It’s an honour to be associated with Hamdard and the wonderful brands that they have assigned us. We look forward to creating great work together.”